Chapter 514: Law Demon

When Li Mochen arrived at the command headquarters of Saint Stone Fortress, not only was Michael Wood present, but also Major General Noah Badru, Deputy Director of Security for the Sunrise Group and Chief of Staff of the Saint Stone Fortress Combat Group; Brigadier General Li Hongbo of the 2nd Armored Regiment; Brigadier General Ike Devin of the 3rd Armored Regiment; Brigadier General Matsui Hayato of the 4th Armored Regiment; Brigadier General Delin Gaussopp of the 5th Armored Regiment; Brigadier General Moro Lavis of the 6th Armored Regiment; Major General Wang Songya of the 1st Enhanced Mechanized Infantry Brigade; and Major General Kevin Sarillo of the 2nd Enhanced Mechanized Infantry Brigade. Dressed in the unique red uniforms of the Sunrise Group, with the 'general stars' exclusive to the group's senior security officers on their shoulders, the scene resembled the combat command room of a regular army.

These were retired—and even active-duty—army and navy officers that Li Mochen had lured with heavy pay over the past few months. They all shared a common trait: they were generally older, around fifty to sixty years old—which was precisely why they hadn't been recruited by the big families and conglomerates. Since they had few years of service left, they weren't worth the investment of resources.

But for Li Mochen, that was no issue at all.

A quasi-mythical treasure like the 'Blood Red Dragon Spring' could only extend the lifespan of magic-energy professionals below the legendary level by twenty years.

However, under Li Mochen's control of the Divine Authority of Life and Death, combined with alchemical refinement to remove impurities, the effect of the 'Blood Red Dragon Spring' could be enhanced by 175%.

It could even further strengthen the foundation and nourish the origin, prompting the magic source intensity within their bodies to break through their previous professional ranks.

Thus, over the past two months, the number of job applications sent to Sunrise Group headquarters had been astonishingly high, as retired officers from around the world caught wind of the opportunity.

The few before Li Mochen were the best of the best—ideal in terms of combat record, command ability, and professional rank.

Among them, Major General Wang Songya and Major General Kevin Sarillo had already broken through to the legendary realm on the third day after joining the Sunrise Group. The others had also reached the pinnacle of the 20th-level outlaw class, just one step away from legend.

It was worth noting that Michael Wood had been promoted to Security Director of the group's parent company, now focusing most of his energy on the dark world and private military forces.

Sampson Brut continued as CEO of Sunrise Security Company, responsible for the safety of all Sunrise Group properties. His expertise in special operations was better suited to the light world.

“BOSS!”

“Chairman!”

When Li Mochen arrived, Michael Wood and the others were visibly surprised, rising from their seats and saluting in military fashion.

“I came for the operational plan Michael submitted. You were discussing it, weren't you?”

Li Mochen sat down in the chairman's seat with a cheerful mood. The soldiers of this world were far more reliable than the disciples, friends, and allies he had commanded in the Primordial Dome Realm.

As long as the superior had enough authority and financial resources, this army could execute orders without question.

“I heard from Alisa that you would come to the dark world in person, but I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly.”

After everyone sat down, Michael Wood personally took a pointer and explained on the geographical model: “As you can see, we are refining the details. The general idea is to first use superior forces to sweep the periphery of Saint Stone Fortress, then advance toward Rochelle Canyon—”

Wen Jian Taoran had fought for years in the Primordial Dome Realm and was also well-versed in military affairs. But the military science of this world was undoubtedly more systematic and scientific than that of the Primordial Dome Realm.

Michael Wood's explanation was clear and logical, each point hitting the mark.

“—So the key to this operation is to exploit the enemy's possible mindset, occupy a favorable position on the outer edge of Rochelle Canyon, and quickly build a temporary small fortress. The service life doesn't matter, and it doesn't need to be too sturdy, but speed is essential. This will completely bankrupt any schemes they might have inside Rochelle Canyon.”

“If there's a trap here, this fortress will also force the enemy to fight at a location of our choosing, rather than following their ideas.”

“Additionally, if the BOSS's finances allow, I will use special connections to recruit two large mercenary groups for the operation. This will increase our total strength to over sixty thousand.”

Li Mochen had already understood the gist of Michael Wood's operational concept; now he focused mainly on the details.

As a former righteous alliance leader who had experienced countless battles, he knew that while the plan designed by Michael Wood and his subordinates had some minor flaws, it was highly feasible.

Moreover, 'plans' were never set in stone; there was no need to be overly critical.

The real battlefield was ever-changing, and the main test was the commanders' leadership skills and their contingency plans for various emergencies.

So after offering a few suggestions to show the assembled officers that he was not ignorant of military matters, Li Mochen swept his cold, sharp gaze over everyone present.

“I roughly understand the situation. So, gentlemen commanders, I want to know: do you have confidence? Michael's plan is feasible, but it places rather strict demands on the troops' combat effectiveness and your command abilities. This is something I must know before making a decision. I hope you will be honest with me.”

“The 2nd Armored Regiment can complete the mission!”

Brigadier General Li Hongbo, seated third from the left, spoke first, and his colleagues responded in succession.

“This is simple, BOSS. Major General Wood underestimates the combat power of our 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade.”

“The 3rd Armored Regiment will crush our enemies!”

“Our combat power isn't fully formed yet, but sweeping the dark creatures along the way will help integrate the 4th Armored Regiment.”

The entire combat command room was filled with an atmosphere of excitement.

These retired officers, returning to military service, were all eager to display their prowess on the battlefield once more.

However, some showed hesitation. Li Mochen glanced over and saw Brigadier General Delin Gaussopp of the 5th Armored Regiment, Brigadier General Moro Lavis of the 6th Armored Regiment, and Major General Kevin Sarillo of the 2nd Enhanced Mechanized Infantry Brigade—these units were the most recently formed. The 2nd Enhanced Mechanized Infantry Brigade had only been fully established a month ago.

Although Li Mochen had recruited retired veterans from around the world, all with skilled combat techniques, if the soldiers and officers lacked sufficient mutual understanding, they couldn't fully unleash their combat power.

“Don't worry, the Law Demon armor you need is about to arrive.”

When Li Mochen said this, everyone present showed surprise. Li Mochen raised the corner of his mouth: “In fact, I placed an order as soon as Light Magic Industries launched this set of magic-powered armor. It will arrive in one day. A total of seventy-two units—eight for each armored regiment and twelve for each mechanized infantry brigade. I only care now whether the troops have enough personnel to operate them.”

“Yes, BOSS. The 2nd Enhanced Mechanized Infantry Brigade has recently recruited many magic-energy mages with considerable potential. They're great lads.”

Major General Kevin Sarillo replied with a smile: “If that's the case, then the 2nd Enhanced Mechanized Infantry Brigade has no problems either.”

Seeing that no one had any further doubts, Li Mochen nodded slightly: “Then I approve this operational plan. The code name is 'Blood Hunt,' right? A very good name. The time is set for three days from now—”